The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-10
The salter and Lloyd Petitions.

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his power with Parsons TO indu:e him to sign
lhe petition to the Governor.
The salter and Lloyd Petitions.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Nov. 9.-Messrs. ". M
Saltsr, H. D. Lloyd and Mr. Mcconnell, of Chi
cago were accorded lengthy interview with the
Governor. extending from until 6:i5 P. N
Mr.. Salier was the bearer of numerous petitions,
among them those signed by Judges Tuley.
Moran, Baker. McAlister. ex-Judge Booth, Mar
vim Hughitt and many other prominent citizens.
Mr. Mcconnell presented q petition signed
by Hon. w. C. Goudy Hon. Lyman Trumbull.
and other prominent citizens, aud Mr. Lloyd de-
hvered an appeal recitng the history of this
celebrated case, and giving reasons why execu-
tive clemency can properly be extended The
Governor listened to these gentlemen. who
represented the business men and classes OF clti-
zens mentioned above with the closest atten-
tion and talked with them freely about the stu
alton. No present but the three
gentlemen and the Governor. An Associated
Press rsnresentatlye interviewed Mr..
Salter this evening as to the character of his
talk with the Governor and his Impressions or
the Governors purpose. Mr.. Salter said he was
not az liberty to tell what the Governor said,
but he would say that his Excelency was evil
IDENTIFY labcr,ng with the question. and
spoke very frankly Of the difficult
told the Governor that if he had
waited in Chicago until this evening
he could have presen ted still more imposing
list of prominent names OH his petitions The
Governor replied: Il am glad you did not wait
till to night TO come down: for must, In justice
to these men. decide the question before me
very soon. 1t will not do to delay much lon
ger"
The Governor asked the gentleman a number
OF questions, and seemed desirous to learn
everything about the case and the feelings OF
the citizens of Chicago that ne could tell him.
Fielden and schwab May Be Saved.
CHICAGO, Nov. 9-The Tribune this morning
says that Judge Gary has written statement on
behalf of the State that will undoubtedly result
in saving Fielden from the gallows. The state
ment relates to none of the other prisoners and
cannot possibly affect their fate one way or an
other. It is not petition nor request for COM
mutation of sentence, and neither is it a bare
statement of facts. Just what IL contains could
not be learned last night, but it Is rather sug-
eeston to the Governor that in view Of certain
facts therein recited favorable consideration of
Fielden's petition might be justified. The Judge
was asked if he would give copy Of ii, or make
any statements as TO what the points Enumerated
were but he declined.
.'The statement is in the hands of Fielden's
friends he said land do not know what their
wishes are in the matter, so do not feel at liberty
to say nythlng about It
Does il contain any request that the Gov
ernor commute Fielden's sentencew
1T contains no request at all L simply de-
tailed some points in his case, and said that In
my opinion they might justify favorable con-
sideration of his petition"
1.-THE points9'
s'Those are what 1 don't feel at liberty to
tell"
did you review the case at all2'
mo; the Governor knows all about it him
self
Have you written any statement for any of
the other AnarchistsP
mo; have not been asked to do So"
States Attorney Grinnell was told what Judge
Gary had said, and asked If he had done any
thing of a similar nature
II Endorsed Judge Garys statement in Field
ems case" be said and also added few points
that occurred to me-"
Ibid you write any statements or opinions for
81 made a plain statement OF few facts in
regard to Sehwab that thought the Governor
ought to know, but made no suggestions what
sver-merely a statement of facts"
'1And the orhers"
"I have written nothing in regard to their
cases, nor will !. did not deem it policy for
the State. and refused to do anything"
did You send your statements to the Gov
ernor by mai2'
''No; they in the hands of the prisoners
friends
Judge Gary's letter is as follows:
CHICAGO, Nov. 8.
The Hon. Richard }. oglesby Governor. etc.;
Dear sir-On the application of Samuel Fieden for
TO the itself that should do than refer
the decision of the Supreme Court for history of his
nature and private character OF the a natural
love of justice, an mpatisnce at all undeserved |
suffering impulsve temper and intense love of
and thirst for the applause of his hearers which |
made him advocate of force heroic remedy |
private life he was the honest Industrious and peace
able abor;ng In what he said in court before |
euage and conduct since has been irreproachabe. |
As there IS no evidence that he knew of |
throwing the bomb that killed Degan he does not un-
derstand, even now, that general advice to large
violence done by of that advice that be-
joined with others in effort to subvert law and
those others tending make that effort eectual In
short, he was more amisguded enthusiast than Grim
teachings and OF mis- responsibility therefor. What
shall be done in his case is partly question of hu-
ana party aae f OF tb state Pocy upon
eeency favorable to him is justhable attach this
Rat IF for What he saws Of the Change that has
,ome upon himself. Respectfully yours. ETC.,
JOSEPH E. GARY.
States Attorney Gripnell, Mr. Ingham who |
assisted in the prosecution. Judge Tuthill and |
Judge Jameson also Endorsed the foregoing let |
,er, which accompanies petition signed by
thirty one prominent stone men and contractors, |
al former employers of Fielden.
People Who Want the Law Enforced.
SAN FRANcIsco, Nov. 9-The following tele- |
gram was sent to Governor Oelesby to-day:
The American Alliance with its membership of three
thousand representing the American sentiment of the
Pacific coast, implores you to let the law take it's
regards the Chicago Anarchists convicted of
murder. VICTOR j. ROBINSON, President.
G. e. BREWSTER, Secretary.
An En- glish Radical Opinion.
LoNDoN. Nov. AT a big Radieal-Liberal
meeting, tonight violent speeches were made,
aud it resolved to cable Governor Oglesby
asking him for clemency for the condemned An
Archists. the modest champions of labor of
modern times"
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.